Fall is upon us and with the foliage and dropping temperatures comes another round of Community Conversations in public libraries across the city. This season, the Great Kills and St. George Libraries have teamed up with the Freshkills Park Alliance to offer an exciting series of programs designed to engage the community and share more about this wonderful resource right here in our backyard.

The three sessions, all held at the Great Kills Library, will be an excellent opportunity for people to learn the history of this landfill-turned-park, including the types of programming offered, and what's in store for the future.

Check out the detailed descriptions of each session below and be sure to RSVP here.

Community Conversations in October

Introducing Freshkills Park: Landfill History and Transformation
October 9 at 5 PM, Great Kills Library
In this first session, participants will receive a detailed and engaging overview of Freshkills Park, including its ongoing transformation from landfill to landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

Engaging with the Environment
October 16 at 5 PM, Great Kills Library
Participants will learn about some of the terrific ways artists and researchers are enhancing our understanding of Freshkills Park.

Freshkills Park: Now and in the Future
October 23 at 5 PM, Great Kills Library
Discover the recreational and educational opportunities happening at Freshkills. In addition, learn about some exciting things in store for the future.

For more information, follow us on Facebook and on Twitter at @GreatKillsNYPL, @StGeorgeNYPL and @FreshKillsPark.
 

Community Conversations
The brand-new Community Conversations initiative at The New York Public Library introduces a space for discussion on local topics that matter most to you. Local librarians at select branches will co-facilitate these dialogues with community organizations, inviting anyone and everyone to the table to share and listen. Let’s create a truly democratic space where we can connect together through meaningful dialogue! Learn more and browse all of our conversations online .